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| REI - Flagship |
Some Denver adventurers kayak down the river; others bike down the trail with the family Golden Retriever trotting ardently behind. Hikers, bikers and Rocky Mountain pikers all converge at the REI Denver Flagship, located conveniently next to Confluence Park for all of their outdoor clothing and equipment needs. One of the unique services offered at this Mecca of outdoor gear is a "cold room" that allows customers to try out their Gore-Tex shell in a frosty environment, so you'll know for sure if you'll be warm enough atop those high mountain elevations. The building itself is one of Denver's unique architectural wonders and still contains steel beams and old brick walls from its former days as the historic Trainway building. Climb, swim, hike, bike or parachute to REI for truly awesome outdoor gear. -- Lindsay Collins
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1416 Platte St.
Denver 80202 |
| Phone: | | 303-756-3100 |
| Note: | | This is where I work! |
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| Washington Park |
New to Denver? Washington Park is the urban oasis to meet active, interesting people. Denver native? Washington Park is the place to enjoy biking, blading, running, tennis, fishing and more. With over 155 acres, Washington Park is Denver’s premiere park. It features two lakes, formal flower gardens (one is a replica of George Washington’s garden at Mount Vernon), tennis courts, bike trails, volleyball, a historic bathhouse and gazebo, and a recreation center complete with gym, indoor pool, basketball court and exercise classes. And just a few blocks away lie the South Gaylord and South Pearl shopping districts with unique store-front boutiques and restaurants. -- Drew Myron (Photo: Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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Downing and Lousiana Ave.
Denver 80209 |
| Note: | | Just 2 miles from our house! |
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| Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center |
Breathtakingly colorful, winged creatures skim past your nose and sail on over wildflowers as you stroll through the misty conservatory in Westminster's Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center. When released daily at 12:30 and 3:30, the pavilion's thousands of butterflies flutter, float, hover and dart, making for a spectacular and unforgettable sight. For those of you who prefer spiders, huge hissing cockroaches, and other alien-like insects, Westminster's "Crawl-A-See-Um" offers a close-up view of native arthropods and their exotic relatives--a creeping, crawling collection gathered from around the world and guaranteed to run a few shivers up your spine. Open year round, the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center promises a fun, informative experience anyone can enjoy. --Lindsay Collins
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| Link: | | www.butterflies.org |
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6252 West 104th Avenue
Westminster CO 80020 |
| Phone: | | 303-469-5441 |
| Cost: | | General Admission $6.95; Seniors and Westminster residents $4.95; Children 3 and under are free |
| Note: | | Open daily 9am-5pm; Open year round
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| Keystone Resort |
Visit Keystone and you'll experience skiing the way it was meant to be -- deep powder, muscle- grinding moguls and secluded glades. With three mountains, two villages and dozens of activities on and off the slopes, you'll never have a dull moment at Keystone. The area offers 1,861 acres, 22 lifts and 116 trails, not to mention 958 acres of snowmaking coverage (Colorado’s largest percentage) and night skiing. As of 2001, there’s a new high-speed, six-person lift on the backside of Keystone Mountain. It travels twice as fast as the Ruby lift it replaced. The resort is still in the midst of its $1 billion renaissance, expanding River Run, the newest village, with lodges, condos and townhouses. As of 2002, kids 12 and under ski free all season long when staying for three nights at any of the resorts properties. There’s also a new 3,500-square-foot Children’s Center, caring for infant to preschool age
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| Link: | | keystone.snow.com |
| Address: | | (map)
Keystone CO 80435 |
| Phone: | | 800-404-3535 |
| Note: | | Discounts for lift tickets at most resorts can be purchased at King Soopers grocery stores. |
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| Belleview Park Children`s Farm |
Kids and kids at heart will enjoy this typical barnyard setting complete with calves, donkeys, ducks, pigs, and goats.
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5001 S Inca
Englewood 80110 |
| Phone: | | 303-798-6927 |
| Cost: | | $.75 per person/ Under 2 free |
| Note: | | Tuesday through Saturday10am to 4pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm |
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| Ocean Journey |
Colorado's only accredited aquarium offers more than 14 different habitats, in two river-to-ocean journeys, as well as various special exhibits that bring you face to face with 300 different species of animals that live in or depend on water.
During the self-guided tour, you'll follow the Colorado River from the Continental Divide to Mexico's Sea of Cortez, and then travel halfway around the world to follow the Indonesian River from rain forest to the Pacific Ocean.
Recent additions to the Ocean Journey experience include the Seafoam Fun Zone, a play area featuring an eight-foot octopus and seven-foot eel slide (designed for children ages 4-8), and a 15-seat motion simulator ride -- dubbed the AquaPod -- that takes older kids on different virtual aquatic adventures. Critters Up Close and Tide Pool Treasures, a touch exhibit, are new additions to Ocean Journey's list of daily programs. -- Mary Hupf
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| Link: | | www.oceanjourney.org |
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700 Water St.
Denver CO 80211 |
| Phone: | | 303-561-4450 |
| Cost: | | $14.95 adults; $12.95 youth (13-17); $6.95 children (4-12); |
| Note: | | Opem 10AM-5PM daily.
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| 16th St. Mall |
Want to get a dose of downtown Denver? Head for the 16th Street Mall. For 15 blocks, this pedestrians-and-buses-only street cuts through the jumble of skyscrapers, hotels, shops, restaurants and clubs that draw the action-loving crowds to the city’s center. Beginning at Broadway, across from the gold-domed Capitol, the 16th Street Mall has trees, park benches, street performers, food vendors and bistros, lending a European feel to an American city. It ends at Blake Street, gateway to the LoDo nightlife scene. Make a day of it. Free electronic shuttle buses stop at every block. -- Patricia Springer
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Denver CO 80202 |
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| Denver Art Musem |
The contemporary 28-sided Denver Art Museum is art in and of itself. Inside the museum you'll find six floors of visual inspiration. Each floor offers a unique gallery of work –- Asian, pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial and the nation's best collection of American Indian artwork. The museum's permanent collection includes over 35,000 pieces. Some of the traveling exhibits that have stopped at the Denver Art Museum include works by the great masters, such as Matisse. The museum also offers a rich selection of lectures, family programming and tours. A new addition to the museum is scheduled to open in 2004. -- Mary Hupf
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| Link: | | www.denverartmuseum.org |
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100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver CO 80204 |
| Phone: | | 720-865-5000 |
| Cost: | | Adults $6 |
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| Denver Zoo |
What city is complete without a zoo? Against a backdrop of the Rockies and downtown Denver, the Denver Zoo is the animal kingdom for 4,000 animals representing over 700 species. A perennial favorite among families, the zoo is one of the top spots to spend a leisurely afternoon. Spanning 80 acres within Denver's historic City Park, the zoo was created in 1896 when the mayor was presented with a black bear and no place to house the animal.
Much has changed in 100 years. With a new emphasis on kinder, gentler and more naturalistic habitats, the Denver Zoo is working toward creating more physical and psychologically healthy environments for the animals to call home. Considered vanguard in their approach, Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and the Dragons of Komodo exhibits exemplify a new wave in zoo design that incorporates conservation, environmental justice and education. Tropical Discovery features mammals and reptiles of the tropical rainforest, while Primate Panorama features rare monkeys and apes -- from a six- ounce Pygmy Marmoset to a 600-pound gorilla. Dragons of Komodo is the largest North American exhibit of its kind.
Still, the traditional zoo faves remain: underwater viewing of the swimming polar bears; the sneaky, creepy snake and reptile exhibit; feeding of the rambunctious sea lions; and, of course, munching on animal crackers at the snack bar. -- Drew Myron
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| Link: | | www.denverzoo.org |
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2300 Steele St
Denver CO 80205 |
| Phone: | | 303-376-4800 |
| Cost: | | Oct. 1-Mar. 31: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 4 to 12, free children 3 and under |
| Note: | | Oct. 1-Mar. 31: 10AM-5PM daily
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| Coors Brewery |
Belly up to the bar -- we've got world-renowned beer in our own backyard. Coors Brewery, located in the heart of downtown Golden, is the king of brewers. Using hops, barley, rice and fresh spring water from the Rocky Mountains, Coors brews and packages over one-million gallons of beer a day. Founded by Adolph Coors in 1873, Coors is the nation's third-largest brewer, with a lineup that includes Coors Light, the fourth- largest-selling beer in the country. Other Coors products include more than a dozen other malt- based beverages, including Zima, Killians, Blue Moon and the drink that created the 1970s- era "Coors mystique" -- Original Coors.
You can get a better grasp of this industry giant with free brewery tours. The fast-paced, info- packed tour lasts just over an hour and begins at the Coors parking lot, where a shuttle bus picks up passengers for a short trip through downtown Golden, accompanied by a brief history of Adolph's great enterprise. Back at the brewery, a walking tour, led by upbeat and informed personnel, takes visitors through the malting, aging, filtering, refrigeration and packaging process. The tour ends at the Visitor's Lounge, a comfortable bar-like setting, where friendly bartenders offer each person three free (and quite generous) beer samples. Ice cold and born- today fresh, beer doesn't get any better than this. -- Drew Myron
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| Link: | | www.alabev.com |
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13th and Ford St.
Golden CO 80401 |
| Phone: | | 303-277-2337 |
| Cost: | | Free tours |
| Note: | | Mon.-Sat. 10AM-4PM; Closed Sunday and holidays; Tours run continuously on a first-come, first-served basis |
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| Denver Museum of Nature & Science |
One of the largest natural history museums in the country, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers world-famous wildlife exhibits, gems and minerals, dinosaurs, an IMAX Theater and the Gates Planetarium. "Prehistoric Journey" is an award-winning exhibit presenting the 3.5 billion- year history of life on Earth with replicas of dinosaurs and interactive computer games. The kids usually enjoy the Hall of Life, so you might want to save it for the end of your visit. The Hall of Life has hands-on exhibits covering topics like the five senses, anatomy, fitness, nutrition and drugs. -- MJ Hupf (Photo: Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau)
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| Link: | | www.dmns.org |
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2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver 80205 |
| Phone: | | 303-322-7009 |
| Cost: | | $7 adults, $4.50 children and seniors; combo tickets for museum and IMAX: $11 adults, $7 children and seniors |
| Note: | | Daily 9AM-5PM; evening hours vary; IMAX open later.
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| Dinosaur Ridge |
Dinosaur Ridge is a geologically famous National Natural Landmark, located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, near Morrison, Colorado and is only 15 miles west of downtown Denver. This location features historically famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints, attributed to ornithopod and theropod dinosaurs.
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| Link: | | www.dinoridge.org |
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16831 West Alameda Pkwy
Morrison CO 80465 |
| Phone: | | 303-697-3466 |
| Cost: | | Free |
| Note: | | Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun: noon to 5 p.m. |
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| Royal Gorge |
Breathtaking views of the Rockies draw visitors to this bridge and the surrounding park, which is also a popular site for outdoor festivals, concerts and picnicking
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| Link: | | www.coloradodirectory.com/roya
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4218 Fremont County Road 3A
Canon City CO 81212 |
| Phone: | | 888-333-5597 |
| Cost: | | 888-333-5597 |
| Note: | | daily: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., summer: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m |
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| Copper Mountain |
Copper Mountain is Summit County's largest ski and snowboard resort, with 2,450 lift-serviced acres that seem to have been blessed by Mother Nature herself. The Village at Copper opened in 2001 with five new buildings complete with shops, restaurants and open plazas. Also near this new pedestrians-only village are new lodging options like the Tucker Mountain Lodge and a new day lodge, Copper One, with food court-style dining, retail shops and the Mountain Adventure Center, where demos and rentals are available. In 2002, West Lake moved into the spotlight with seven new buildings offering an eclectic variety of shops and restaurants to complement The Village at Copper. On the slopes, there are 22 lifts (including a six- pack and four high-speed quads), 125 trails and uphill capacity sufficient for a small city (32,088 people per hour). Popularly known as "Colorado's Perfect Ski Mountain" and "The Local's Favorite," Copper owes its reputation to an award-winning trail system that enhances the mountain's naturally-separated terrain for skiers and snowboarders of every type and level.
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| Link: | | www.coppercolorado.com |
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209 Ten Mile Circle
Copper Mountain CO 80443 |
| Phone: | | 800-458-8386 |
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| Loveland Ski Area |
Loveland Ski area is a great, close ski mountain that has two distinct personalities. Loveland Valley teaches folks how to get up and going while the Basin provides some tough fun runs when they’re ready. Slung over the top of the Eisenhower tunnel, Loveland provides an excellent stop before getting into Summit County if a half-day is all you’ve got. As a destination, the terrain at this locals’ favorite makes it a top pick as well. Loveland’s altitude gives it an advantage -- it's always among the first resorts in the country to open and the last to close. Chair 9, a quad serving the Basin, is the highest four-person ski lift in the world. Opening this high-altitude acreage gives the resort a lot of land above the tree line, but numerous runs cut down into the lower altitudes and provide cover on what can be some very windy days. For freeriders, there are three terrain parks. -- Ilan Baril
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| Link: | | www.skiloveland.com |
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Georgetown CO 80444 |
| Phone: | | 800-736-3754 |
| Note: | | This is the closest ski park to Denver |
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| Breckenridge |
Breckenridge has four mountains, simply named Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10. There may not be a lot of creativity in the names, but creativity is definitely found on the slopes. The variety is fantastic, covering 2,026 acres with runs ranging from comfortable teaching greens to rough double black diamonds. Peak 7 is all off-piste, accessible only by Peak 8 lifts and a hike, providing a thrill ride for those who venture in that direction. As of 2002, there are 165 new acres of intermediate terrain on Peak 7 to explore, serviced by a new six-person lift. Snowboarders are provided with an excellent terrain park and cross-country skiers have 30 miles of trails to explore. In 2001, a new children’s center opened at Peak 9, with a nursery facility and children’s ski school. Nearby, the resort’s first-ever, one-stop shop opened at the Base Mountain Sports location, offering rentals, tickets, lessons and retail. After a day on the mountain, the town at the base is a welcome place to relax and unwind or to dance away the night. -- Ilan Baril
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| Link: | | breckenridge.snow.com |
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1599 C Summit County Road #3
Breckenridge 80424 |
| Phone: | | 970-453-5000 |
| Note: | | Discounts for lift tickets at most resorts can be bought at King Soopers Grocery Stores |
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| Vail |
With the Colorado Rockies' superior elevation and range of runs available for both novices and experts -- not to mention a seasonal average snowfall of 334 inches -- it's no mystery why these mountains are a coveted ski destination for people from all over the world. The only quandary you may face is deciding at which resort to stay.
If you prefer to rub elbows with moneyed international types -- specifically Germans and Austrians (they've got the Alps, so they must be here for a good reason) -- book a room in Vail. Here, you'll find tony galleries and fancy restaurants commingling with the occasional Tex-Mex joint, wrap stand, and sports bar. It's an enchanting mountain town steeped in culture, skiing, and European charm.
The area's original inhabitants, the Ute Indians, were driven out after minerals were discovered in the mountains. According to legend, the Utes set fire to thousands of acres of trees during their retreat, creating the dreamy, powdery snow beds found in Vail's Back Bowls.
Consistently ranked as a top resort by magazines across the board, Vail thrills with both style and substance as the biggest dog in a state full of them. With 193 runs on 5,289 acres, there are trails for everyone. The recent opening of Blue Sky Basin brought in 645 new acres of backcountry type terrain with gladed runs and deep powder potential. North facing and lift-serviced, most of the runs in the Basin are intermediate and above.
As of 2002, skiers and snowboarders will find a new sundeck at the flagship Two Elk Restaurant, providing amazing views of the Gore Range. The Vail Marriot also boasts $32 million in renovations and enhancements making it the place to stay in LionHead. Vail’s ski and snowboard school is the largest in the nation, and the Golden Peak Snowboard Park provides riders of all levels with a huge half-pipe and excellent terrain. Adventure Ridge, a free (after 2PM) gondola ride to the top of Vail Mountain, provides snowmobiling, laser tag and tons of other family-oriented activities. At the base, Vail Village sits ready to welcome the weary after a tough day on the slopes. -- Ilan Bar
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| Link: | | www.vail.snow.com |
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100 E. Meadow Drive
Vail CO 81657 |
| Phone: | | 970-476-5601 |
| Note: | | Possible discounts for lift tickets at King Soopers grocery stores. |
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| Winter Park Resort |
Winter Park consists of five mountains, all of which have notoriously established themselves in Colorado snow history. The resort’s ski and snowboard school is excellent, and the front of the mountain is perfect for folks getting their snow diplomas. The terrain also includes some of the most extreme skiing in Colorado, most famously "Mary Jane," long known as the home for bumps (the motto is, "No Pain, No Jane.") Other spots for advanced skiers and riders include Parsenn Bowl and Vasquez Cirque. Mostly off-piste, the crowds are hardly ever large, and the runs make the trip worthwhile. In 2002, the resort’s terrain parks and halfpipe were expanded and consolidated into a single linear playground. Freeriders will find lots of traditional park features like tabletops and spines as well as jib features such as rails, a teeter totter and a rainbow rail. Also new is a handtow for a quick ride to The Lodge at Sunspot. Winter Park is also well known for its National Sports Center for the Disabled. Opened in 1970, the center has thousands of participants a year, and serves as a model for other adaptive schools that have been set up around the country. -- Ilan Baril
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| Link: | | www.skiwinterpark.com |
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239 Winterpark Drive
Winter Park CO 80482 |
| Phone: | | 970-726-5514 |
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| On the Trail Snomobile Rentals |
We have all new 2003 snowmobiles. We rent Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, Polaris, and Yamaha! All unguided trail riding on 130 miles
of scenic groomed trails in the Arapahoe National Forest. Start your engines at the head of the trail.
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| Link: | | www.onthetrailrentals.com |
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1447 Cty. Rd. 491
Grand Lake CO 80447 |
| Phone: | | 970) 627-0171 |
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| The Ski Train |
Even if you aren't a skier, you should take the Ski Train at least once. This is a truly magnificent trip from Denver to Winter Park Ski Resort. The train travels through the scenic wonders of the Rockies, from alpine wilderness to the vistas of South Boulder Canyon. This is also your chance to travel through historic Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide. During ski season the train fills up quickly so reservations are strongly recommended. - Denise Fondo
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| Link: | | www.skitrain.com/ |
| Address: | | (map)
Union Station
Denver CO 80203 |
| Phone: | | 303-296-4754 |
| Cost: | | $65 club, $40 coach, $35 groups of 24 or more, $20 children 13 and under, frees children under two |
| Note: | | December - April: Sat - Sun 7:15am train departs Union Station; February - April: Fri 7:15am train departs Union Station |
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| Buckhorn Exchange |
This is the City's 107 year old restaurant and saloon that features buffalo steaks, prime beef, ribs and elk among many dishes.
If you are interested in tasting wild game, this is the place!
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1000 Osage Street
Denver CO 80204 |
| Phone: | | 303-534-9505 |
| Cost: | | Expensive |
| Note: | | Open MON-THU 11 am-9:30 pm.
FRI-SAT 11 am-10 pm.
SUN 11 am-9 pm.
Live Entertainment. Reservations Accepted |
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| Benny`s Restaurant and Cantina |
Benny's is the kind of place where you can bring a large group and you'll be seated without a flurry of table-moving or frustrated servers. Located in the triangle of restaurants in the Capitol Hill area, it's a margarita-sipping, chip-crunching type of place. People make a special point to stop by for the crispiest rellenos and the tastiest green chili in town. The entrees are huge, standard Mexican favorites all served in an upbeat atmosphere. Probably not the best choice before a fancy theater event, the El Borrico is a giant tortilla chock full with beef, refriotos and then smothered with chili, onions and cheese. The Mexican steak and tacos al carbon are loaded with flavor and spicy ingredients, but it's the rellenos get the most attention. Relleno connoisseurs brag that these are the best in town. -- Ann Bender
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301 E. Seventh Ave.
Denver CO 80203 |
| Phone: | | 303-894-0788 |
| Cost: | | Mid-priced |
| Note: | | Mon.-Fri. 8AM-11PM; Sat.9AM-11PM; Sun.9AM-10PM
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| Mori Sushi |
Mori is an unpolished little pearl for those caught in the downtown feeding frenzy. Housed in an unimpressive VFW facility in the shadow of Coors Field, Mori has an exterior that belies the wealth of exceptional sushi and Japanese entrées available inside. Mori's chefs cut, slice and sliver an ocean full of fish and shellfish into the best sushi in town. From the ubiquitous tuna and salmon rolls to exotic creations of smoked eel and octopus and more, the items from the sushi list are supreme. Granted, other more-trendy raw fish emporiums get more press, but this is where we come for straight-from-the-surf sustenance. Looking for something heat-treated? The menu of Asian meals here is a long one and every bit as good as the uncooked stuff. We swoon over the miso soup and a sake list as deep as Coors Field's outfield.
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2109 Market St.
Denver 80205 |
| Phone: | | 303-298-1864 |
| Note: | | Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat.
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| Bruno`s |
With a white-tablecloth atmosphere, this charming neighborhood bistro serves up a casual menu that's brimming with distinctive flavors. You'll find a host of loyal customers from the neighborhood sitting down to generous servings of traditional Northern and Southern Italian food. The space is so charming you'll forget you're in a strip mall. The vine-trellised ceiling, gently lit mini lights and crisp linens set the stage for a memorable dinner. For lunch look for daily specials (around $6). The dinners follow the same appealing suit, ranging from $8.95-$18.95. All dinners come with soup or salad, and you can get a classic Caesar for a few bucks more. Occasionally, owner/chef Tom Mirabito hosts wine dinners that are coveted by a loyal local following. You'll get several delicious courses paired with different wines and yummy desserts. If you're not part of the neighborhood, it's worth the trip down Evans to try it. Buono Salute! -- Ann Bender
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2223 S. Monaco Parkway
Denver 80222 |
| Phone: | | 303-757-4500 |
| Cost: | | Mid-priced |
| Note: | | Mon.-Thu. 11AM-2PM, 5-9PM; Fri. 11AM-2PM, 5-10PM; Sat. 5-10PM; Sun. 5-9PM
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| Vesta Dipping Grill |
This funky urban restaurant is where to go if you're looking for the happening scene in Denver. The long sinuous molded-concrete bar attracts an eclectic hip mix of art crowd and young professionals socializing easily before and after dinner nightly, with the option to move out to the bistro-patio or into one of the big round booths inside for dinner. When the sun sets, the red and gold interior is flush with sexy lighting from the muted wall sconces and enormous conical lights-as-art. Diners can kibitz at the central grill as the chef prepares a variety of exotic dishes, inspired by ethnic cuisines, that are served on sticks with exotic dipping sauces. The best appetizer in Denver may well be the Vesta roll sushi-grade tuna wrapped in nori seaweed and sesame seed. Crisp on the outside and raw on the inside, it's served with wasabe cream sauce. For entrees, be sure to try the ginger-chile seared tuna or the quince grilled bone in pork loin. Most of the wait-staff, decked out in their own personal fashion expressions, are moonlighting artists and can be quite entertaining.
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1822 Blake St.
Denver CO 80202 |
| Phone: | | 303-296-1970 |
| Cost: | | Mid-priced |
| Note: | | Sun.–Thu. 5-10PM; Fri.–Sat. 5-11PM
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| Washington Park Grille |
If you're mired in the burbs and a little tired of looking at strip malls, take a trip to the Wash Park Grille and get back into the urban-neighborhood swing. You'll find friendly folks, urban scensters and college cronies all mingling around the U-shaped bar, knocking back a cold beer in this local gathering place. Free pool is played in the billiard hall off to the side, and in warm weather al fresco dining is just out the door. Reasonably priced foods are offered, with land and sea selections, pasta dishes and vegetarian choices. Start with the wild boar baby back ribs served grilled with a bourbon-mustard sauce and shoestring potatoes. You'll also find gourmet pizzas, sandwiches and entree-sized salads.
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1096 S Gaylord St
Denver CO 80209 |
| Phone: | | 303-777-0707 |
| Cost: | | Mid-priced |
| Note: | | 11a-10p
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| Italian Fisherman |
This is a very good Italian restaurant, specializing in seafood. Yummy!
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13250 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora CO |
| Phone: | | 303-752-2502 |
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